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The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
Making travel available for everyone
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/05/2023
» Accessible tourism needs to be a consideration as the industry tries to become more resilient after the pandemic, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Tempting visitors to find their chi
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2023
» As fears of Covid-19 infections die down in parallel with new cases declining globally, medical and wellness tourism is predicted to keep growing at a steady pace.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.
Samui operators plead for direct flights
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/03/2023
» Samui tourism operators are calling for more direct flights to the island and an improvement in infrastructure and tourism distribution as the industry is on track for recovery.
Parties set out tourism proposals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/02/2023
» Political parties are campaigning to establish sustainable financial and employment support for tourism operators as they hope to avoid a repeat of the collapse during the pandemic.
Lobby says tourism must be priority
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/02/2023
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has urged the next government to prioritise the tourism industry as a key economic driver, addressing the labour shortage, low level of safety and security, as well as sustainability.
Operators exasperated by police scams
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.
China key to aviation's recovery
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/01/2023
» Asia-Pacific aviation could see faster recovery in terms of passengers this year, fuelled by China's reopening, as well as achieving a small profit in 2024, while pent-up demand from the mainland could help compensate slowing Western markets, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Call for tourist booster shots as Chinese return
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/12/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes to offer Covid-19 booster shots to tourists and Thai tourism workers in preparation for the return of Chinese travellers.